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Monday, May 8, 2017

Time is Running Out to Register for the MHBA/Modcoach Summit

MHBA is pleased to announce our first event with Modcoach on May 17th in Springfield, MA. MODCOACH note: There are only a few seats available for this crucial event. Where else will you ever have the chance to interact with code officials from CT, MA or NY? Where else will you ever be able to ask questions of two of the biggest 'third party' inspection services for the modular housing industry? If you miss this Summit on May 17th, you will be missing a once in a lifetime chance for you and your business.

This is going to be a crucial meeting if you do business in New York, Massachusetts, and/or Connecticut.

We have invited Joseph Hill, R.A., the Assistant Director for Energy Services for New York State Department of State Division of Building Standards and Codes and his team from NYDOS to participate in a town hall style meeting. (He has to get state approval for out of state travel but indicated they would be there). How can we improve the approval process in NY? Can we use foam only adhesive assemblies? These are just two items on the agenda for NYDOS.

Rob Anderson, Codes Chief in Massachusetts also plans on participating. This event is the day after the May 16th BBRS Board meeting to finalize the 9th Edition of the Codes. Will we be required to install sprinkler systems in MA? Will the industry get a new director or have to deal with 15 regional reviewing authorities?

MHBA also reached out to Commissioner Redekker of the CT DOT and invited him to attend. While it is uncertain if any representative from CTDOT will attend, our transportation bill sponsor, Senator Paul Formica, is interested in coming.

These discussions will make up the morning sessions from about 9:30-noon.NEW SPEAKERS for the afternoon session announced: “Lessons Learned from the Field: Best Practices and Tips from Third Party Engineers.” Rick Wenner with PFS and Chuck Osterday of NTA, Inc. will lead a discussion of what they have learned in the field and issues they see on the horizon. This open discussion will also include plenty of q & a time. Limited space and limited sponsorship opportunities

1 comment:

I am doing a setup for a factory and the gap on the roof is 3-4" wide at one end and 2" wide at the other. the engineer says it's alright. the plans say to Marry the Rim joist for no gap! Please help with an answer.